Wunggurr Rangers storybook project

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

This project was developed by the Wunggurr Rangers of the Wanjina Wunggurr Wilinggin clan in Western Australia (WA). The Wunggurr Rangers are employed through the Land and Sea Unit at the Kimberley Land Council to manage cultural sites, waterways, flora and fauna in the Kimberley region of WA.

The Rangers wanted to produce something that showcased the projects they undertook, and give something back to their people that they could enjoy reading. They designed a storybook which aimed to:

• show the diverse range of activities they did on the land
• create stronger relationships and participation with Traditional Owners
• increase rates of participation from the Ngarinyin communities, including women and children
• increase project partner support and 'fee for service' projects
• educate tourists about the cultural significance of their country.

The storybook is produced once a year and is full of short stories written by each of the Rangers. The storybook has also been used as a resource during cultural awareness sessions with tourists along the Gibb River Road.

Abstract adapted from the West Australian Indigenous storybook

Contacts

Kimberley Land Council (main office)
36 Pembroke Rd
PO Box 2145
Broome WA 6725
Ph: (08) 9194 0100
Fax: (08) 9193 6279
Email: klc@klc.org.au

Links

• View information: Kimberley Land Council: Wunggurr Rangers
• View information: The West Australian Indigenous storybook : celebrating and sharing good news stories : the Kimberley and Pilbara edition
  see pgs 30-31
• View contact details: Kimberley Land Council
• View website: Kimberley Land Council